Zimbabwe Women vs United Arab Emirates Women Prediction: Who Will Win ZIMW vs UAEW 1st ODI Match on 26th September 2025?

Zimbabwe Women vs United Arab Emirates Women prediction for the 1st ODI 2025 suggests an exciting clash between an experienced home side and a debutant ODI team. Zimbabwe Women will host UAE Women at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Friday, September 26th, 2025. For UAE Women, this will be their first-ever official ODI, and they’ll aim to make a memorable entry into the 50-over format. On the other hand, Zimbabwe Women, having played a good amount of international cricket, will look to use their experience and home advantage to dominate this fixture. With a balanced squad featuring experienced campaigners like Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Kelis Ndhlovu, and Francisca Chipare, Zimbabwe will be confident of starting strong in this four-match series. However, UAE Women’s recent progress in T20Is under captain Esha Rohit Oza and the presence of dependable players like Theertha Satish and Samaira Dharnidharka mean they could surprise the hosts. This promises to be a contest of experience versus enthusiasm as Zimbabwe seek redemption after their series loss to Ireland, while UAE Women target a winning ODI debut.

Today’s Zimbabwe Women vs United Arab Emirates Women 1st ODI 2025 Match Detail

Team Previews

Zimbabwe Women Preview

Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano’s Zimbabwe Women will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing series against Ireland. Playing at home gives them an edge, especially at Bulawayo where their batters are accustomed to the conditions. Chiedza Dhururu and Kelis Ndhlovu will play crucial roles at the top, while Mugeri-Tiripano herself will look to lead with the bat in the middle order. Modester Mupachikwa adds stability as a wicketkeeper-batter, and Loreen Tshuma along with Beloved Biza brings versatility to the lineup.

Bowling remains Zimbabwe’s strength, with Francisca Chipare and Kudzai Chigora providing early breakthroughs. Kelis Ndhlovu’s all-round abilities make her a key player, while Michelle Mavunga and Loreen Tshuma are expected to maintain pressure in the middle overs. Playing against a debutant ODI side, Zimbabwe Women will look to exploit their inexperience and push for a comfortable win.

Zimbabwe Women Probable XI:
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Chiedza Dhururu, Kelis Ndhlovu, Loreen Tshuma, Beloved Biza, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Runyararo Pasipanodya, Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora

United Arab Emirates Women Preview

Esha Rohit Oza leads UAE Women into their maiden ODI, a historic moment for the nation’s women’s cricket. While debut nerves will be high, the squad carries plenty of talent developed through T20 cricket. Esha Rohit Oza, alongside Lavanya Keny, will aim to provide a solid opening stand. The experienced Theertha Satish in the middle order will be the backbone of their innings, while Heena Hotchandani and Michelle Botha add depth to the batting.

Their bowling unit will be tested against Zimbabwe’s experienced batters. Samaira Dharnidharka is the spearhead of the pace attack, while Athige Silva and Siya Gokhale will support her. Michelle Botha and Katie Thompson can control the flow of runs in the middle overs. Although inexperienced in ODIs, the UAE Women will see this as a chance to announce themselves on the bigger stage.

United Arab Emirates Women Probable XI:
Esha Rohit Oza (c), Lavanya Keny, Heena Hotchandani, Theertha Satish (wk), Samaira Dharnidharka, Athige Silva, Vaishnave Mahesh, Michelle Botha, Rinitha Rajith, Siya Gokhale, Katie Thompson

Fantasy Team XI

Captain Suggestion: Kelis Ndhlovu
Vice-Captain Suggestion: Esha Rohit Oza
Players to Avoid: Rinitha Rajith (inconsistent), Nyasha Gwanzura (low strike rate in ODIs)

Favorite Team in Today’s Match

Zimbabwe Women clearly start as favorites in this contest due to their experience and familiarity with the conditions at Queens Sports Club. Playing at home provides a massive advantage, especially for their bowlers who know how to use the bounce and movement on offer at Bulawayo. Their batting depth, led by Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano and supported by Kelis Ndhlovu and Modester Mupachikwa, ensures they have multiple match-winners in the lineup.

Zimbabwe’s bowling attack also looks far superior to UAE’s inexperienced bowlers, with Chipare, Chigora, and Ndhlovu capable of striking at crucial intervals. On the other hand, UAE Women, despite showing promise in T20s, are making their ODI debut and might struggle to handle the longer format pressure. Their lack of exposure against Full Member nations will likely show, especially under the demands of 50-over cricket. Hence, Zimbabwe Women are the stronger side and favorites to win this opener.

Pitch Report

The Queens Sports Club surface usually offers assistance to both batters and bowlers. Early movement can trouble openers, but once set, batters can score freely. Spinners will come into play in the middle overs. A competitive total here would be around 235+.

Weather Report

The weather in Bulawayo is expected to be clear and sunny, with no major chances of rain. Ideal conditions for a full ODI game.

Broadcast Details

Live streaming will be available on YouTube.

Score Prediction

• If Zimbabwe Women Bat First: 235+
• If UAE Women Bat First: 150+

Toss Prediction

Winner: United Arab Emirates Women (likely to bowl first)

Match Prediction

Our Winner: Zimbabwe Women Will Win

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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